The reformation justify'd in a sermon preached at Guild-Hall Chappel Septemb. 21, 1673, before the Lord Major and Aldermen, &c. / by Edw. Stillingfleet ...
IN the beginning of this Chapter we find St. Paul brought to his Tryal before Felix the Roman Governour, wherein (if we only except the unfitness of the Judge) all other things concurred, which could make such an action considerable, viz. the greatness of the cause, the quality of the persons, and the skill which was shewed in the management of it.
IN the beginning of this Chapter we find Saint Paul brought to his Trial before Felix the Roman Governor, wherein (if we only except the unfitness of the Judge) all other things concurred, which could make such an actium considerable, viz. the greatness of the cause, the quality of the Persons, and the skill which was showed in the management of it.
which being managed by St. Paul, with that zeal and industry, which was agreeable to it, gave occasion to his malicious Countreymen to accuse him before the Roman Governour,
which being managed by Saint Paul, with that zeal and industry, which was agreeable to it, gave occasion to his malicious Countrymen to accuse him before the Roman Governor,
But that this design might be carried on with the greater pomp and shew of Justice and Piety, they do not commit the care of it to the rage of the people, or some furious Zealots;
But that this Design might be carried on with the greater pomp and show of justice and Piety, they do not commit the care of it to the rage of the people, or Some furious Zealots;
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but the High Priest and some members of the Sanhedrin go down on purpose from Hierusalem to Caesarea, and carry with them one of their most eloquent Advocates called Tertullus to manage the accusation against Paul. Who was no sooner called forth,
but the High Priest and Some members of the Sanhedrin go down on purpose from Jerusalem to Caesarea, and carry with them one of their most eloquent Advocates called Tertullus to manage the accusation against Paul. Who was no sooner called forth,
Seeing that by thee, saith he, we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this Nation by thy providence; we accept it alwayes and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness: Having thus prepared his Judge, he presently falls upon the matter,
Seeing that by thee, Says he, we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy Deeds Are done unto this nation by thy providence; we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness: Having thus prepared his Judge, he presently falls upon the matter,
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(So the Christians were then called among the Jews, from our Saviour's abode in the Town of Nazareth.) But although the Writer of this History gives us only the short heads of his accusation;
(So the Christians were then called among the jews, from our Saviour's Abided in the Town of Nazareth.) But although the Writer of this History gives us only the short Heads of his accusation;
when he had so settled the several orders and degrees of men among them, that the Priests lips were to preserve knowledge, and the Law to be sought at their mouths;
when he had so settled the several order and Degrees of men among them, that the Priests lips were to preserve knowledge, and the Law to be sought At their mouths;
when under this Government, their Religion had been preserved for many hundreds of years, and after many revolutions they enjoyed one common and publick Worship among them,
when under this Government, their Religion had been preserved for many hundreds of Years, and After many revolutions they enjoyed one Common and public Worship among them,
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but now at last to their great regret and horror appears one Jesus of Nazareth, a person of obscure parentage and mean education, who pretended to discover many corruptions in the doctrine and practices of our best men;
but now At last to their great regret and horror appears one jesus of Nazareth, a person of Obscure parentage and mean education, who pretended to discover many corruptions in the Doctrine and practices of our best men;
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and make him an example for Reformers; notwithstanding this, his bold and forward Disciples after his death carried on the same design, pretending that the time of Reformation was come;
and make him an Exampl for Reformers; notwithstanding this, his bold and forward Disciples After his death carried on the same Design, pretending that the time of Reformation was come;
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and accordingly have formed themselves into a Sect, vigorous and active, of high pretences, and dangerous designs, which if it continues and increases can end in nothing short of the ruine of our antient Jewish Catholick Church; which hath had so constant and visible a Succession in all Ages;
and accordingly have formed themselves into a Sect, vigorous and active, of high pretences, and dangerous designs, which if it continues and increases can end in nothing short of the ruin of our ancient Jewish Catholic Church; which hath had so constant and visible a Succession in all Ages;
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so excellent an Order and Government, so much unity and peace before this new Sect of Nazarenes arose in opposition to that Authority with which God had invested the High Priest and Rulers of the People.
so excellent an Order and Government, so much unity and peace before this new Sect of Nazarenes arose in opposition to that authority with which God had invested the High Priest and Rulers of the People.
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and whom some of our Nation found in the Temple profaning of it, and there we would presently out of meer zeal to our Religion have taken and destroyed;
and whom Some of our nation found in the Temple profaning of it, and there we would presently out of mere zeal to our Religion have taken and destroyed;
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this he utterly denies, v. 11, 12, 13. and plainly tells them, they can never prove it against him. 2. But as to the other and main part of the Charge, his being a ringleader of the Sect of the Nazarenes;
this he utterly Denies, v. 11, 12, 13. and plainly tells them, they can never prove it against him. 2. But as to the other and main part of the Charge, his being a ringleader of the Sect of the Nazarenes;
yet as to the owning of that way, notwithstanding all the imputations they had cast upon it, he doth it with the greatest freedome and courage in the presence of his Judge and Accusers;
yet as to the owning of that Way, notwithstanding all the imputations they had cast upon it, he does it with the greatest freedom and courage in the presence of his Judge and Accusers;
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But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresie, so worship I the God of my Fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets.
But this I confess unto thee, that After the Way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my Father's, believing all things which Are written in the Law and the prophets.
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and when they were in hopes to destroy him for it: This I confess unto thee, that after the way, &c. 1. I begin with the false Imputation which Christianity suffered under at its first appearance;
and when they were in hope's to destroy him for it: This I confess unto thee, that After the Way, etc. 1. I begin with the false Imputation which Christianity suffered under At its First appearance;
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yet where it is taken for a combination of men together against an established Religion and lawful Authority (as it was by the Jews when they charged the Christians under this name) then it implies in it a twofold accusation: 1. Of Novelty and Singularity. 2. Of Faction and Sedition. 1 Of Novelty.
yet where it is taken for a combination of men together against an established Religion and lawful authority (as it was by the jews when they charged the Christians under this name) then it Implies in it a twofold accusation: 1. Of Novelty and Singularity. 2. Of Faction and Sedition. 1 Of Novelty.
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and making that theFoundation of a new Society separate and distinct from the established Church, and consequently they must charge the Church they are divided from with errors and corruptions,
and making that theFoundation of a new Society separate and distinct from the established Church, and consequently they must charge the Church they Are divided from with errors and corruptions,
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Now upon these two grounds the Jews laid the imputation of a New Sect upon the Nazarenes or Christians, 1. Because they could not shew a visible succession in all Ages: 2. Because they could not prove the Jewish Church to be guilty of such errors and corruptions as to need a Reformation.
Now upon these two grounds the jews laid the imputation of a New Sect upon the Nazarenes or Christians, 1. Because they could not show a visible succession in all Ages: 2. Because they could not prove the Jewish Church to be guilty of such errors and corruptions as to need a Reformation.
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For where (say they) were the men to be found in former Ages, that taxed the Jewish Church with such errors and corruptions as Jesus of Nazareth did? that bid men beware of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, i. e.
For where (say they) were the men to be found in former Ages, that taxed the Jewish Church with such errors and corruptions as jesus of Nazareth did? that bid men beware of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, i. e.
and his eyes and his heart should be there perpetually? How is it then possible but there must be a constant and visible Succession in all Ages? since God would alwayes have a people to dwell among;
and his eyes and his heart should be there perpetually? How is it then possible but there must be a constant and visible Succession in all Ages? since God would always have a people to dwell among;
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and in that time after the cessation of Prophecy, when the Christians supposed these corruptions to have come in among them, they could draw down a constant Succession from the men of the great Synagogue, of persons eminent for Learning and Piety that never charged them with any such corruptions as Jesus of Nazareth and his Disciples did.
and in that time After the cessation of Prophecy, when the Christians supposed these corruptions to have come in among them, they could draw down a constant Succession from the men of the great Synagogue, of Persons eminent for Learning and Piety that never charged them with any such corruptions as jesus of Nazareth and his Disciples did.
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and raise up no Persons to discover these things, till these new Teachers and Reformers arose? Were not Hillel and Shammai that so accurately discussed all the niceties of the Law, able to find out such gross and open corruptions,
and raise up no Persons to discover these things, till these new Teachers and Reformers arose? Were not Hillel and Shammai that so accurately discussed all the niceties of the Law, able to find out such gross and open corruptions,
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but God himself had slept all that time, if he raised up no one Person to discover the coming in of such errors and corruptions? Where had God then any true Church in the world,
but God himself had slept all that time, if he raised up no one Person to discover the coming in of such errors and corruptions? Where had God then any true Church in the world,
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and send none of his Priests to discover it? And even by the confession of the Christians themselves, they were once the beloved and chosen people of God,
and send none of his Priests to discover it? And even by the Confessi of the Christians themselves, they were once the Beloved and chosen people of God,
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how or when was it that they ceased to be so? Do not themselves acknowledge, that they receive the Law and the Prophets from our hands? And that to us were committed the Oracles of God, and that to us pertained the adoption,
how or when was it that they ceased to be so? Do not themselves acknowledge, that they receive the Law and the prophets from our hands? And that to us were committed the Oracles of God, and that to us pertained the adoption,
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and the glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of God and the promises, and that ours are the Fathers? How is it then possible after all these priviledges, to suppose this Church to fall into such a degeneracy,
and the glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of God and the promises, and that ours Are the Father's? How is it then possible After all these privileges, to suppose this Church to fallen into such a degeneracy,
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as at last to be cast off by God, and a new Church to arise out of the ashes of it? Thus we may reasonably suppose the Jews to have argued for themselves;
as At last to be cast off by God, and a new Church to arise out of the Ashes of it? Thus we may reasonably suppose the jews to have argued for themselves;
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and the Sect of the Nazarenes only in the right? But besides all this, Where was their Church before Jesus of Nazareth? We offer to produce a personal succession on our side, that joyned in constant communion with us at the Temple at Hierusalem; let the Christians shew any number of men before themselves, that joyned with them in believing what they do,
and the Sect of the Nazarenes only in the right? But beside all this, Where was their Church before jesus of Nazareth? We offer to produce a personal succession on our side, that joined in constant communion with us At the Temple At Jerusalem; let the Christians show any number of men before themselves, that joined with them in believing what they do,
We can tell, say they, all these circumstances in the Idolatries of Jeroboam, Ahab, and Manasseh; if so great alterations have hapned in the state of our Church, that there is a necessity of reforming it;
We can tell, say they, all these Circumstances in the Idolatries of Jeroboam, Ahab, and Manasses; if so great alterations have happened in the state of our Church, that there is a necessity of reforming it;
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When came men first to forsake the letter of the Scripture, and adhere to Tradition? Who first brought in the Pharisaical Superstitions? What was his name, where was his abode, who first opposed and condemned him? Were all men asleep then to suffer such alterations,
When Come men First to forsake the Letter of the Scripture, and adhere to Tradition? Who First brought in the Pharisaical Superstitions? What was his name, where was his Abided, who First opposed and condemned him? Were all men asleep then to suffer such alterations,
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how could such changes happen in matters of Religion, and no one take care to discover it and prevent the infecting of posterity by it? Had no persons any regard to God and the purity of Religion then? If they had, would they suffer strange fire to come upon Gods Altar,
how could such changes happen in matters of Religion, and no one take care to discover it and prevent the infecting of posterity by it? Had not Persons any regard to God and the purity of Religion then? If they had, would they suffer strange fire to come upon God's Altar,
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and take no notice at all of it? Why did not Jesus of Nazareth, when he so frequently and vehemently declaimed against the Pharisaical hypocrisie and superstitions,
and take no notice At all of it? Why did not jesus of Nazareth, when he so frequently and vehemently declaimed against the Pharisaical hypocrisy and superstitions,
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Thus the Jews still believed themselves to be the only true, antient, visible Catholick and infallible Church of God, and despised the poor Christians, as a novel and upstart Sect of Nazarens; which is the first imputation the Christians suffered under.
Thus the jews still believed themselves to be the only true, ancient, visible Catholic and infallible Church of God, and despised the poor Christians, as a novel and upstart Sect of Nazarens; which is the First imputation the Christians suffered under.
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not, that the Disciples of our Lord did out of humour, or fancy, or only to make a party, break with the Jews in matters meerly of order and indifferency:
not, that the Disciples of our Lord did out of humour, or fancy, or only to make a party, break with the jews in matters merely of order and indifferency:
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no, on the contrary we find them extreamly cautious of giving any offence in such matters, which temper they learnt of their Lord and Master, who complyed with many things, that others might not take advantage by his omission of them, to slight and contemn them;
no, on the contrary we find them extremely cautious of giving any offence in such matters, which temper they learned of their Lord and Master, who complied with many things, that Others might not take advantage by his omission of them, to slight and contemn them;
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and not only was present in the Temple, but vindicated by a Miracle the order and decency of it, by driving out the buyers and sellers from the outward parts of it,
and not only was present in the Temple, but vindicated by a Miracle the order and decency of it, by driving out the buyers and sellers from the outward parts of it,
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and this he did not upon any reason peculiar to the Levitical Law, but because it was a House of Prayer. And this example his Apostles followed, who after they had the Holy Ghost poured upon them,
and this he did not upon any reason peculiar to the Levitical Law, but Because it was a House of Prayer. And this Exampl his Apostles followed, who After they had the Holy Ghost poured upon them,
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For, understanding at Hierusalem from St. James, that there were many thousands of believing Jews that were still zealous of the Law, and were informed that St. Paul among the Gentiles slighted circumcision and the Levitical Customs;
For, understanding At Jerusalem from Saint James, that there were many thousands of believing jews that were still zealous of the Law, and were informed that Saint Paul among the Gentiles slighted circumcision and the Levitical Customs;
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he to give them all reasonable satisfaction that he intended to make no unnecessary breach among them about indifferent matters, submits himself to a legal purification in the Temple for seven dayes together;
he to give them all reasonable satisfaction that he intended to make no unnecessary breach among them about indifferent matters, submits himself to a Legal purification in the Temple for seven days together;
this example he did leave to all prudent Christians, rather to submit to things which they have no great value for (as no doubt at this time St. Paul had very little for the Levitical Customs) than to hazard the breaking the peace of the Church for such matters.
this Exampl he did leave to all prudent Christians, rather to submit to things which they have no great valve for (as no doubt At this time Saint Paul had very little for the Levitical Customs) than to hazard the breaking the peace of the Church for such matters.
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But notwithstanding all this care of the first Christians, they could not avoid the imputation of Faction; because they would not entirely submit their judgements to the Authority of the Jewish Church.
But notwithstanding all this care of the First Christians, they could not avoid the imputation of Faction; Because they would not entirely submit their Judgments to the authority of the Jewish Church.
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For this was the great pretence they stood upon, that they were the Governours of the Church by Gods own institution, that they were to explain and interpret the Law and the Prophets;
For this was the great pretence they stood upon, that they were the Governors of the Church by God's own Institution, that they were to explain and interpret the Law and the prophets;
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and this was expressed in the beginning of their Law, That in all cases of difficulty they were to go up to the place which the Lord their God should chuse;
and this was expressed in the beginning of their Law, That in all cases of difficulty they were to go up to the place which the Lord their God should choose;
and to go to the Priests, and the Levites, and to the Judge, and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgement. And thou shalt do according to the sentence which they of that place (which the Lord shall chuse) shall shew thee,
and to go to the Priests, and the Levites, and to the Judge, and they shall show thee the sentence of judgement. And thou shalt do according to the sentence which they of that place (which the Lord shall choose) shall show thee,
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and the man that will do presumptuously, and will not bearken to the Priest, (that standeth to minister there before the Lord thy God) or unto the Judge,
and the man that will do presumptuously, and will not bearken to the Priest, (that Stands to minister there before the Lord thy God) or unto the Judge,
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even that man shall dye, and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. Upon this place, they might certainly much better establish the infallibility of their own Church,
even that man shall die, and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. Upon this place, they might Certainly much better establish the infallibility of their own Church,
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after they had pronounced Sentence against Jesus of Nazareth, and condemned him to death; and excommunicated his followers, and punished as many as they could get into their power;
After they had pronounced Sentence against jesus of Nazareth, and condemned him to death; and excommunicated his followers, and punished as many as they could get into their power;
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what could it (in their opinion) be but the Spirit of Faction and disobedience thus to oppose the Authority of their Church, in believing contrary to its decrees,
what could it (in their opinion) be but the Spirit of Faction and disobedience thus to oppose the authority of their Church, in believing contrary to its decrees,
and reforming without any power derived from it? We see in our Saviours time how severely they checked any of the people who spake favourably of Christ and his Doctrine;
and reforming without any power derived from it? We see in our Saviors time how severely they checked any of the people who spoke favourably of christ and his Doctrine;
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but let the things be never so true, which they said, if they could find any flaw in their Mission according to their own Rules and Laws, this they thought sufficient ground to forbid them to preach any more,
but let the things be never so true, which they said, if they could find any flaw in their Mission according to their own Rules and Laws, this they Thought sufficient ground to forbid them to preach any more,
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This Tertullus accused St. Paul of, that he was a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world; and accordingly the Jews at Thessalonica take the Christians by force and carry them to the Rulers of the City, crying, Those that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.
This Tertullus accused Saint Paul of, that he was a mover of sedition among all the jews throughout the world; and accordingly the jews At Thessalonica take the Christians by force and carry them to the Rulers of the city, crying, Those that have turned the world upside down Are come hither also.
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Thus it was especially among the Roman Governours, who had learnt from the counsel given to Augustus, to be particularly jealous of all innovations in Religion;
Thus it was especially among the Roman Governors, who had learned from the counsel given to Augustus, to be particularly jealous of all innovations in Religion;
What then must the Christians do? Must they let them alone and not endeavour to convince them of the truth of their own Doctrine? If so, they are unfaithful to their trust, betrayers of truth,
What then must the Christians do? Must they let them alone and not endeavour to convince them of the truth of their own Doctrine? If so, they Are unfaithful to their trust, betrayers of truth,
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if they go about to perswade men out of their Religion, they know, such is the fondness most men have for their own opinions, especially in Religion, that where they might hope to convince one, they might be sure to enrage many; especially of those whose interest lay in upholding the old Religion.
if they go about to persuade men out of their Religion, they know, such is the fondness most men have for their own opinions, especially in Religion, that where they might hope to convince one, they might be sure to enrage many; especially of those whose Interest lay in upholding the old Religion.
and if it prevailed among their people, farewell then to all the Pomp and Splendour of the High-Priesthood at Hierusalem; farewell then to the Glory of the Temple and City whither all the Tribes came up to worship thrice a year;
and if it prevailed among their people, farewell then to all the Pomp and Splendour of the High-Priesthood At Jerusalem; farewell then to the Glory of the Temple and city whither all the Tribes Come up to worship thrice a year;
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And what was the greatest Truth and best Religion in the world to them, in comparison with these? These were sufficient reasons to them to accuse Truth it self of deceiving men,
And what was the greatest Truth and best Religion in the world to them, in comparison with these? These were sufficient Reasons to them to accuse Truth it self of deceiving men,
Thus we have considerd the false imputations which were cast upon Christianity at first, implyed in these words, After the way which is called heresie.
Thus we have considered the false imputations which were cast upon Christianity At First, employed in these words, After the Way which is called heresy.
The Jews pleaded Possession, Tradition, Authority of the present Church: against all these St. Paul fixes upon a certain and unmoveable Foundation, the Law and the Prophets.
The jews pleaded Possession, Tradition, authority of the present Church: against all these Saint Paul fixes upon a certain and Unmovable Foundation, the Law and the prophets.
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He doth not here insist upon any particular revelation made to himself, but offers the whole matter in dispute to be tryed by a common Rule that was allowed on both sides.
He does not Here insist upon any particular Revelation made to himself, but offers the Whole matter in dispute to be tried by a Common Rule that was allowed on both sides.
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And his meaning is, if they could prove that he either asserted, or did any thing contrary to the Law and the Prophets, then they had some reason to accuse him of innovation,
And his meaning is, if they could prove that he either asserted, or did any thing contrary to the Law and the prophets, then they had Some reason to accuse him of innovation,
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But the great Question here is, What ground St. Paul had to decline the Authority of the present Church? Since God himself had appointed the Priests to be the interpreters of the Law;
But the great Question Here is, What ground Saint Paul had to decline the authority of the present Church? Since God himself had appointed the Priests to be the Interpreters of the Law;
then though the ordinary judgement concerning true Prophets belonged to the Sanhedrin, yet it was far more reasonable to believe that they were mistaken,
then though the ordinary judgement Concerning true prophets belonged to the Sanhedrin, yet it was Far more reasonable to believe that they were mistaken,
than that all the Prophecies should be accomplished in a person that was not the true Messias. For those Prophecies were not intended only for the Priests and Rulers, but for directions to the People, that they might be able to judge of the accomplishment of them:
than that all the Prophecies should be accomplished in a person that was not the true Messias. For those Prophecies were not intended only for the Priests and Rulers, but for directions to the People, that they might be able to judge of the accomplishment of them:
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otherwise when the Authority of the Jewish Church condemned our Saviour, the People could have no reason to believe him to be the Messias; if they were bound in the sense of Scripture to submit their judgement wholly to the Churches Authority.
otherwise when the authority of the Jewish Church condemned our Saviour, the People could have no reason to believe him to be the Messias; if they were bound in the sense of Scripture to submit their judgement wholly to the Churches authority.
It is plain then, that the sense of Scripture may be so evident to private capacities, that they are not to submit in it to the present Authority of a Church.
It is plain then, that the sense of Scripture may be so evident to private capacities, that they Are not to submit in it to the present authority of a Church.
For notwithstanding all the promises made to the Jewish Church, and the command of submitting to the sentence of their Priests and Rulers, in a matter of the highest concernment, viz. concerning the true Messias, men were bound to believe directly contrary to the present Authority in the Church.
For notwithstanding all the promises made to the Jewish Church, and the command of submitting to the sentence of their Priests and Rulers, in a matter of the highest concernment, viz. Concerning the true Messias, men were bound to believe directly contrary to the present authority in the Church.
For the people were bound to believe Christ to be the true Messias; although the High Priest and Elders had condemned him for a deceiver and malefactor. But besides this particular case, there may be several others wherein men may lawfully reject the Authority of the present Church;
For the people were bound to believe christ to be the true Messias; although the High Priest and Elders had condemned him for a deceiver and Malefactor. But beside this particular case, there may be several Others wherein men may lawfully reject the authority of the present Church;
or if the Priests had taken away from the people their share in the sacrifices, under pretence of the unsanctified teeth, or the long beards of the Laity, which were not fit to touch what had been offered in sacrifice to God.
or if the Priests had taken away from the people their share in the Sacrifices, under pretence of the unsanctified teeth, or the long beards of the Laity, which were not fit to touch what had been offered in sacrifice to God.
But we need not put cases among them, for our Saviour therefore bids men have a care of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, because by their traditions they made the Commandment of God of none effect:
But we need not put cases among them, for our Saviour Therefore bids men have a care of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, Because by their traditions they made the Commandment of God of none Effect:
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3. If it takes away all liberty of judgement concerning truth and falshood in Religion. For this is a natural right which every man hath to judge for himself:
3. If it Takes away all liberty of judgement Concerning truth and falsehood in Religion. For this is a natural right which every man hath to judge for himself:
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But the other is so much worse, because it is an assault upon our understandings, it is a robbing us of the greatest talent God hath committed to our management, it is a rape upon our best faculties,
But the other is so much Worse, Because it is an assault upon our understandings, it is a robbing us of the greatest talon God hath committed to our management, it is a rape upon our best faculties,
And that no absolute submission of judgement could be required by the Law of Moses, notwithstanding the command of outward obedience in the cases mention'd, Deut. 17. 8, 9, &c. is most evident from hence,
And that no absolute submission of judgement could be required by the Law of Moses, notwithstanding the command of outward Obedience in the cases mentioned, Deuteronomy 17. 8, 9, etc. is most evident from hence,
because that Law makes provision for a sin-offering in case the whole Congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the Assembly, or Supream Council, and they have done something against the commandment of the Lord:
Because that Law makes provision for a sin-offering in case the Whole Congregation of Israel since through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the Assembly, or Supreme Council, and they have done something against the Commandment of the Lord:
From hence we see St. Paul had great reason to appeal from the High Priest and Elders to the Law and the Prophets, because they were subject to errour and mistake, but these are not.
From hence we see Saint Paul had great reason to appeal from the High Priest and Elders to the Law and the prophets, Because they were Subject to error and mistake, but these Are not.
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but if we would have things fairly examined and heard, and a judgement given according to the merits of the cause, the case will be found very different here from what it is in civil causes.
but if we would have things fairly examined and herd, and a judgement given according to the merits of the cause, the case will be found very different Here from what it is in civil Causes.
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had it been reasonable in this case for Felix to have referred the judgement to them who were the parties so deeply concerned? A living Judge may have a great advantage over a bare Rule to put an end to controversies;
had it been reasonable in this case for Felix to have referred the judgement to them who were the parties so deeply concerned? A living Judge may have a great advantage over a bore Rule to put an end to controversies;
I suppose none of those who would have controversies in Religion ended by a living Judge, will for shame say, they would have them ended right or wrong;
I suppose none of those who would have controversies in Religion ended by a living Judge, will for shame say, they would have them ended right or wrong;
but if they would have Truth determined, they must give us assurance, that these Judges shall lay aside all partiality to their own interests, all prejudice against their Adversaries, shall diligently search,
but if they would have Truth determined, they must give us assurance, that these Judges shall lay aside all partiality to their own interests, all prejudice against their Adversaries, shall diligently search,
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or a more malicious sentence than came from them in the cause of our Lord and Saviour? They would not believe his Miracles, though told them by those that saw them;
or a more malicious sentence than Come from them in the cause of our Lord and Saviour? They would not believe his Miracles, though told them by those that saw them;
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and by this they thought to confound Nicodemus presently, Search and look, for out of Galilee ariseth no Prophet. If they had searched and looked themselves, they would have found, that Christ was born in Bethlehem, and not in Galilee. But where men are strongly prejudiced, any thing serves for evidence and demonstration;
and by this they Thought to confound Nicodemus presently, Search and look, for out of Galilee arises no Prophet. If they had searched and looked themselves, they would have found, that christ was born in Bethlehem, and not in Galilee. But where men Are strongly prejudiced, any thing serves for evidence and demonstration;
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and draw blasphemy out of the most innocent expressions? And when none of all these things could do, they use all the wayes of fraud, malice and injustice to destroy the Saviour of the world as a Malefactor and Blasphemer.
and draw blasphemy out of the most innocent expressions? And when none of all these things could do, they use all the ways of fraud, malice and injustice to destroy the Saviour of the world as a Malefactor and Blasphemer.
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Was not here now a mighty advantage, which the Authority of the present Church among the Jews of that time had, above the guidance of the Law and the Prophets? And the knowledge St. Paul had of the same temper being in them still might justly make him decline their judgement,
Was not Here now a mighty advantage, which the authority of the present Church among the jews of that time had, above the guidance of the Law and the prophets? And the knowledge Saint Paul had of the same temper being in them still might justly make him decline their judgement,
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so some render NONLATINALPHABET Deo Patrio, the God whom all my Brethren acknowledge, but he rather understands it of the same God that was worshipped by Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, quem majores nostri coluerunt; so St. Peter in his preaching to the people concerning the resurrection of Christ, to avoid the imputation of Novelty, saith, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our Fathers hath glorified his Son Jesus;
so Some render God Patrio, the God whom all my Brothers acknowledge, but he rather understands it of the same God that was worshipped by Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, Whom Majores Our coluerunt; so Saint Peter in his preaching to the people Concerning the resurrection of christ, to avoid the imputation of Novelty, Says, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our Father's hath glorified his Son jesus;
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in the use of which expressions they purposely declare that they had no thoughts of bringing in any new Religion among them, contrary to what God had of old declared to the Patriarchs.
in the use of which expressions they purposely declare that they had no thoughts of bringing in any new Religion among them, contrary to what God had of old declared to the Patriarchs.
that either concerned the Messias, or a future state. For the doctrine of the Messias it was as antient as the records of any revelation from God were.
that either concerned the Messias, or a future state. For the Doctrine of the Messias it was as ancient as the records of any Revelation from God were.
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Why should this then be accounted any new doctrine which they all believed and received? If the Question be only whether Christ were that Messias or no;
Why should this then be accounted any new Doctrine which they all believed and received? If the Question be only whither christ were that Messias or no;
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but they had no reason to quarrel with them upon their belief, for such an alteration of the state of things which themselves believed must be when the Messias came;
but they had no reason to quarrel with them upon their belief, for such an alteration of the state of things which themselves believed must be when the Messias Come;
being particularly suited to one people lying within such a compass as they might three times a year attend upon the service in the Temple at Hierusalem. If their quarrel was, concerning a future state, as though that were a new doctrine, St. Paul adds in the next Verse, that themselves also allow, that there shall be aresurrection of the dead both of the just and the unjust.
being particularly suited to one people lying within such a compass as they might three times a year attend upon the service in the Temple At Jerusalem. If their quarrel was, Concerning a future state, as though that were a new Doctrine, Saint Paul adds in the next Verse, that themselves also allow, that there shall be aresurrection of the dead both of the just and the unjust.
but why should their opposition signifie any thing against so full a stream running down from the first and purest Antiquity? Thus much for the positive part of their faith and doctrine.
but why should their opposition signify any thing against so full a stream running down from the First and Purest Antiquity? Thus much for the positive part of their faith and Doctrine.
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and severities to themselves in fetching blood and knocking their heads against the walls, and different garbs and dresses to appear more holy unto men, with many other customs of theirs, the observation of which was made so great a part of the Religion of their devoutest men? And it is a strange thing they should think it impossible such things should come in among them, without great notice being taken of it;
and severities to themselves in fetching blood and knocking their Heads against the walls, and different garbs and Dresses to appear more holy unto men, with many other customs of theirs, the observation of which was made so great a part of the Religion of their devoutest men? And it is a strange thing they should think it impossible such things should come in among them, without great notice being taken of it;
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At first, it may be some devout but indiscreet men made way for it, who love to find out some Modes of devotion different from the rest of the world, which are greedily embraced by such who admire and follow them;
At First, it may be Some devout but indiscreet men made Way for it, who love to find out Some Modes of devotion different from the rest of the world, which Are greedily embraced by such who admire and follow them;
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Thus that fardle of superstitious rites was gathered up among the Scribes and Pharisees in our Saviours time, whom he most severely upon all occasions rebukes for their hypocrisie, in placing so much of their Religion in them.
Thus that Firkin of superstitious Rites was gathered up among the Scribes and Pharisees in our Saviors time, whom he most severely upon all occasions rebukes for their hypocrisy, in placing so much of their Religion in them.
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And thus much for the way taken by St. Paul to vindicate Christianity from the imputations of being a new Sect or Heresie, by an appeal to Scripture and the best Antiquity.
And thus much for the Way taken by Saint Paul to vindicate Christianity from the imputations of being a new Sect or Heresy, by an appeal to Scripture and the best Antiquity.
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But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which is called heresie, &c. He abhorred that mean and base-spirited principle, which makes it lawful for men to deny their Religion when it brings them into danger;
But this I confess unto thee, that After the Way which is called heresy, etc. He abhorred that mean and base-spirited principle, which makes it lawful for men to deny their Religion when it brings them into danger;
whereas the fawning, sneaking and flattering hypocrite that will do or be any thing for his own advantage, is despised by those he courts, hated by good men,
whereas the fawning, sneaking and flattering hypocrite that will do or be any thing for his own advantage, is despised by those he Courts, hated by good men,
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But we may see here in St. Paul a great instance of true Christian magnanimity; he was sensible how great both the malice and quality of his enemies were;
But we may see Here in Saint Paul a great instance of true Christian magnanimity; he was sensible how great both the malice and quality of his enemies were;
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but with a modest freedom and manly courage owns the main part of their accusation, and effectually vindicates his own innocency and his Religion together.
but with a modest freedom and manly courage owns the main part of their accusation, and effectually vindicates his own innocency and his Religion together.
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For even Felix himself, although a man otherwise very capable of being wrought upon by some wayes of address, of which we read, Ver. 26. yet the High Priest and the Elders with their eloquent Tertullus were forced to return as they came,
For even Felix himself, although a man otherwise very capable of being wrought upon by Some ways of address, of which we read, Ver. 26. yet the High Priest and the Elders with their eloquent Tertullus were forced to return as they Come,
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and leave St. Paul under the name of a Prisoner, but enjoying the conveniencies of liberty, ver. 23. I have now gone thorough all the parts of the Text, with a respect to St. Paul and the Authority of the Jewish Church, which was engaged against him;
and leave Saint Paul under the name of a Prisoner, but enjoying the Conveniences of liberty, ver. 23. I have now gone through all the parts of the Text, with a respect to Saint Paul and the authority of the Jewish Church, which was engaged against him;
it may now be justly expected that I make Application of what I have said to our own State and Condition. Thanks be to God, we are not brought to such a tryal as St. Paul was, we enjoy the liberty of speaking for our selves and our Religion,
it may now be justly expected that I make Application of what I have said to our own State and Condition. Thanks be to God, we Are not brought to such a trial as Saint Paul was, we enjoy the liberty of speaking for our selves and our Religion,
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and who manage their cause against us just as he did against St. Paul, they charge us with bringing in new Sects under the pretence of Reformation; or with rejecting the Authority of the present Church which we were bound to obey, and thereby laying the Foundation of Faction •nd Schism. These are heavy charges,
and who manage their cause against us just as he did against Saint Paul, they charge us with bringing in new Sects under the pretence of Reformation; or with rejecting the authority of the present Church which we were bound to obey, and thereby laying the Foundation of Faction •nd Schism. These Are heavy charges,
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but they are no other than those the High Priest and the Elders made against St. Paul; and thanks be to God, his Defence and Vindication is ours too,
but they Are no other than those the High Priest and the Elders made against Saint Paul; and thanks be to God, his Defence and Vindication is ours too,
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3. That we have all reason to follow the courage of St. Paul in owning and defending our Religion, not with standing the imputations which are cast upon it.
3. That we have all reason to follow the courage of Saint Paul in owning and defending our Religion, not with standing the imputations which Are cast upon it.
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but the very same which I have already mentioned as the Jews Objections against Christianity, viz. Novelty, and Faction? Where was your Church before the Reformation? produce your succession in all Ages of persons who agreed in all things with you.
but the very same which I have already mentioned as the jews Objections against Christianity, viz. Novelty, and Faction? Where was your Church before the Reformation? produce your succession in all Ages of Persons who agreed in all things with you.
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Where were those distinct bodies of men who found fault with those corruptions that you pretend to reform? Our Church hath had a constant and glorious succession of Bishops,
Where were those distinct bodies of men who found fault with those corruptions that you pretend to reform? Our Church hath had a constant and glorious succession of Bishops,
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Besides, how can the Protestants ever answer their rejecting the Authority of the present Church which they lived under? and to whom God had promised his infallible Spirit? how can they clear themselves from faction and disturbing the peace of the Christian world, which lived in so great unity and peace before? This is the summ of their Objections against the Reformation, which are the very same we have mention'd before,
Beside, how can the Protestants ever answer their rejecting the authority of the present Church which they lived under? and to whom God had promised his infallible Spirit? how can they clear themselves from faction and disturbing the peace of the Christian world, which lived in so great unity and peace before? This is the sum of their Objections against the Reformation, which Are the very same we have mentioned before,
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Of which we have this plain evidence, that one of the strongest arguments produced for the infallibility of the Christian Church is taken from the Promises made to the Jewish. How often hath Deut. 17. 8, 9, 10. been made Use of to prove infallibility in the Christian Church? If they had any better arguments in the New Testament, would they ever run so far back to a Command that most evidently relates to the Jewish constitution? Where hath ever God promised that he would dwell in St. Peters at Rome, as he did, that he would dwell in his Temple at Hierusalem? What boastings and triumphs would there have been,
Of which we have this plain evidence, that one of the Strongest Arguments produced for the infallibility of the Christian Church is taken from the Promises made to the Jewish. How often hath Deuteronomy 17. 8, 9, 10. been made Use of to prove infallibility in the Christian Church? If they had any better Arguments in the New Testament, would they ever run so Far back to a Command that most evidently relates to the Jewish constitution? Where hath ever God promised that he would dwell in Saint Peter's At Room, as he did, that he would dwell in his Temple At Jerusalem? What boastings and Triumphos would there have been,
if any such words had been in the Gospel concerning Rome, as there were of old concerning Hierusalem; viz. that God had sanctified it, that his Name might be there for ever;
if any such words had been in the Gospel Concerning Room, as there were of old Concerning Jerusalem; viz. that God had sanctified it, that his Name might be there for ever;
and his eyes and his heart should be there perpetually? What pittiful proofs in comparison of this, are all those brought out of the New Testament for the Authority and Infallibility of the Roman Church? What are all the promises of the Spirit made to the Apostles,
and his eyes and his heart should be there perpetually? What pitiful proofs in comparison of this, Are all those brought out of the New Testament for the authority and Infallibility of the Roman Church? What Are all the promises of the Spirit made to the Apostles,
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and remarkably accomplished in them, to this plain promise of Gods particular presence in that place for ever? Suppose St. Peter had priviledges above the rest of the Apostles; how comes the entail to be made to all his successors,
and remarkably accomplished in them, to this plain promise of God's particular presence in that place for ever? Suppose Saint Peter had privileges above the rest of the Apostles; how comes the entail to be made to all his Successors,
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and only at Rome and no where else? Where are the Deeds kept, that contain this gift? Why are they not produced during all this contest? And yet we see in the Jewish Church where such a promise was made to a particular place, no such thing as Infallibility was implyed in it.
and only At Room and no where Else? Where Are the deeds kept, that contain this gift? Why Are they not produced during all this contest? And yet we see in the Jewish Church where such a promise was made to a particular place, no such thing as Infallibility was employed in it.
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All which I grant to be true in it self, but cannot be pleaded by them who contend for absolute obedience to the present Churches Authority as infallible.
All which I grant to be true in it self, but cannot be pleaded by them who contend for absolute Obedience to the present Churches authority as infallible.
My reason is, because upon this principle they could not believe Christ to be the true Messias; for his being the true Messias depended upon two things, viz. the fulfilling of Prophecies, and the truth of his Miracles;
My reason is, Because upon this principle they could not believe christ to be the true Messias; for his being the true Messias depended upon two things, viz. the fulfilling of Prophecies, and the truth of his Miracles;
for the fulfilling of Prophecies depended upon the sense of many obscure places of Scripture, about which they say there is a necessity of an infallible Judge;
for the fulfilling of Prophecies depended upon the sense of many Obscure places of Scripture, about which they say there is a necessity of an infallible Judge;
Now if these things be so, what ground could the first Christians have to believe Christ to be the true Messias, when in both these, they must oppose the Authority of the present Church?
Now if these things be so, what ground could the First Christians have to believe christ to be the true Messias, when in both these, they must oppose the authority of the present Church?
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For the Christian Church in those Ages which we charge with introducing the corruptions, was degenerated into greater Ignorance, Barbarism, Luxury and Superstition, than the Jewish Church in the time of its darkness from the cessation of Prophecy till the coming of Christ.
For the Christian Church in those Ages which we charge with introducing the corruptions, was degenerated into greater Ignorance, Barbarism, Luxury and Superstition, than the Jewish Church in the time of its darkness from the cessation of Prophecy till the coming of christ.
nay, even at Rome there was a succession of fifty of their High Priests, so remarkable for their wickedness, that Annas and Caiaphas (setting only aside their condemning Christ) were Saints in comparison of them.
nay, even At Room there was a succession of fifty of their High Priests, so remarkable for their wickedness, that Annas and Caiaphas (setting only aside their condemning christ) were Saints in comparison of them.
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Affectation of new Modes of Devotion, among indiscreet Zealots; Ambition and constant endeavour to advance the Authority and Interests of the Priesthood above all Secular Power;
Affectation of new Modes of Devotion, among indiscreet Zealots; Ambition and constant endeavour to advance the authority and Interests of the Priesthood above all Secular Power;
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and when for a long time these had been gathering the rude materials together, then the Moorish Philosophy happening to creep in among them, the Monks began to busie themselves therein,
and when for a long time these had been gathering the rude materials together, then the Moorish Philosophy happening to creep in among them, the Monks began to busy themselves therein,
to these we make our constant appeal, and have the same reason to decline the Authority of the Roman Church, that St. Paul had as to the High Priest and Elders, when he appealed to the Law and the Prophets:
to these we make our constant appeal, and have the same reason to decline the authority of the Roman Church, that Saint Paul had as to the High Priest and Elders, when he appealed to the Law and the prophets:
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and have begged our Adversaries ever since the Reformation, to prove the points in difference between us, by the testimony of the first six hundred years;
and have begged our Adversaries ever since the Reformation, to prove the points in difference between us, by the testimony of the First six hundred Years;
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3. What then follows from all this, but that we should imitate St. Pauls courage in owning and defending our Religion, notwithstanding all the false imputations which are cast upon it.
3. What then follows from all this, but that we should imitate Saint Paul's courage in owning and defending our Religion, notwithstanding all the false imputations which Are cast upon it.
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or corruption in Practice have they ever reformed? Nay, have they not rather established and confirmed them more? Are they any thing kinder to us than they have been? No. Notwithstanding all their late pleadings for Evangelical Peace and Charity, they can at the same time tell us, That the Statutes against Hereticks are still in force against us, as condemned Hereticks;
or corruption in Practice have they ever reformed? Nay, have they not rather established and confirmed them more? are they any thing kinder to us than they have been? No. Notwithstanding all their late pleadings for Evangelical Peace and Charity, they can At the same time tell us, That the Statutes against Heretics Are still in force against us, as condemned Heretics;
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And is not this the height of Evangelical Love and Sweetness? Who can but admire the perswasiveness of such arguments to Gospel-meekness, and melt at the tenderness and bowels of an Inquisition? Let us not deceive our selves;
And is not this the height of Evangelical Love and Sweetness? Who can but admire the Persuasiveness of such Arguments to Gospel-meekness, and melt At the tenderness and bowels of an Inquisition? Let us not deceive our selves;
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For not only plain Hereticks, but the favourers and suspected of Heresie are solemnly excommunicated every year in the famous Bull of Coena Domini; and Lindwood their English Canonist, tells us whom they account suspected of Heresie, viz. All that shew common civility to Hereticks,
For not only plain Heretics, but the favourers and suspected of Heresy Are solemnly excommunicated every year in the famous Bull of Coena Domini; and Lindwood their English Canonist, tells us whom they account suspected of Heresy, viz. All that show Common civility to Heretics,
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for notwithstanding the opposition of the Jesuits in this matter, and seven Briev's obtained by their means from several Popes forbidding all Roman - Catholicks to come to our Churches;
for notwithstanding the opposition of the Jesuits in this matter, and seven Brief's obtained by their means from several Popes forbidding all Roman - Catholics to come to our Churches;
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Which it is strange, their Advocates for Liberty of Conscience, should call only, Laws in Catholick Countreys against Hereticks, and not Laws of the Church, when there are extant above a hundred Bulls and Briev's of Popes establishing, confirming,
Which it is strange, their Advocates for Liberty of Conscience, should call only, Laws in Catholic Countries' against Heretics, and not Laws of the Church, when there Are extant above a hundred Bulls and Brief's of Popes establishing, confirming,
and enlarging the Inquisition. Since then no favour is to be expected from their Church (for whatever they pretend, all the severity comes from thence, all the favour and mitigation from the clemency and Wisdom of Princes) let us endeavour to strengthen our selves, by a hearty zeal for our Religion,
and enlarging the Inquisition. Since then no favour is to be expected from their Church (for whatever they pretend, all the severity comes from thence, all the favour and mitigation from the clemency and Wisdom of Princes) let us endeavour to strengthen our selves, by a hearty zeal for our Religion,
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they have learn'd of their Predecessors to compass Sea and Land to gain one Proselyte. They insinuate themselves into all companies, stick at no pains, accommodate themselves to all humours,
they have learned of their Predecessors to compass Sea and Land to gain one Proselyte. They insinuate themselves into all companies, stick At no pains, accommodate themselves to all humours,
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for they have retirement for the melancholy, business for the active, idleness for the lazy, honour for the ambitious, splendour for the vain, severities for the sowre and hardy,
for they have retirement for the melancholy, business for the active, idleness for the lazy, honour for the ambitious, splendour for the vain, severities for the sour and hardy,
the greatest strength of that prevailing Faction lyes in the close union and cohesion of all the parts together, by a settled subordination of one to another;
the greatest strength of that prevailing Faction lies in the close Union and cohesion of all the parts together, by a settled subordination of one to Another;
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which though not alwayes effectual, yet the contrivance is so laid, as if there were as much Truth and Reason as Policy in it, cannot be denyed to be fit for upholding the interest of a Church.
which though not always effectual, yet the contrivance is so laid, as if there were as much Truth and Reason as Policy in it, cannot be denied to be fit for upholding the Interest of a Church.
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If men would once understand and practise the duties of humility, modesty, and submission to the Government which God hath set over us, we might have greater hopes to secure the interest of our Church and Religion,
If men would once understand and practise the duties of humility, modesty, and submission to the Government which God hath Set over us, we might have greater hope's to secure the Interest of our Church and Religion,
For spiritual pride, conceitedness in Religion, and a Spirit of contradiction to Superiours are to be reckoned among some of the worst Symptoms of a declining Church.
For spiritual pride, conceitedness in Religion, and a Spirit of contradiction to Superiors Are to be reckoned among Some of the worst Symptoms of a declining Church.
The great wisdom of the Court of Rome lyes in this, that as long as persons are true to them in the main points wherein the difference lyes, they can let them alone in smaller differences among themselves;
The great Wisdom of the Court of Room lies in this, that as long as Persons Are true to them in the main points wherein the difference lies, they can let them alone in smaller differences among themselves;
and not provoke either of the dissenting parties, unless they are sure to suppress them, lest they give them occasion to withdraw from their communion.
and not provoke either of thee dissenting parties, unless they Are sure to suppress them, lest they give them occasion to withdraw from their communion.
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Would to God we could at last learn this Wisdom from our enemies, not to widen our own differences by inveterate heats, bitterness and animosities among our selves;
Would to God we could At last Learn this Wisdom from our enemies, not to widen our own differences by inveterate heats, bitterness and animosities among our selves;
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but to find out wayes whereby even the dissenters in smaller things may be made useful for the maintaining the common interest of our Church and Religion.
but to find out ways whereby even the dissenters in smaller things may be made useful for the maintaining the Common Interest of our Church and Religion.
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or ever to hope that the Protestant Religion can be preserved among us without upholding the Church of England. For if once that Bullwark be demolished, our Adversaries will despise all the lesser Sconces and Pallisado 's;
or ever to hope that the Protestant Religion can be preserved among us without upholding the Church of England. For if once that Bulwark be demolished, our Adversaries will despise all the lesser Sconces and Pallisado is;
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I pray God then (and I hope you will all joyn with me in it) that he would vouchsafe to our Governours the Spirit of Wisdom and Peace, to find out the most proper means for the establishment of our Church and Religion;
I pray God then (and I hope you will all join with me in it) that he would vouchsafe to our Governors the Spirit of Wisdom and Peace, to find out the most proper means for the establishment of our Church and Religion;
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and I pray God give us all a Spirit of knowledge to understand the things which belong to our peace, and of Love and Unity to endeavour after them. FINIS.
and I pray God give us all a Spirit of knowledge to understand the things which belong to our peace, and of Love and Unity to endeavour After them. FINIS.
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